Question 1

Does The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For The Permanente Medical Group, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	509
2023	2	2	491
2022	1	1	327

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Neurologist G-100-24276-380691	$330,000	Fresno, CA	Oct 2, 2024	Feb 25, 2026	511	Certified
Physician G-100-24233-281514	$291,000	Tracy, CA	Aug 20, 2024	Jan 21, 2026	519	Certified
Hospitalist G-100-24026-668632	$285,000	San Rafael, CA	Jan 25, 2024	Jun 4, 2025	496	Certified
Physician G-100-23363-597734	$150,000	Stockton, CA	Dec 28, 2023	May 2, 2025	491	Certified
Surgical Oncologist and General Surgeon G-100-23334-534564	$320,000	Sacramento, CA	Nov 30, 2023	Apr 3, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
Cardiologist A-22206-94419	$408,564	Modesto, CA	Sep 9, 2022	Aug 2, 2023	327	Certified

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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